It is exactly a year since I set out to walk with two other women from Stjpdp to Burgos. A wonderful experience in all senses but we knew that we had just two weeks of walking. It has lived with me ever since and I treasure it daily: the peace and rhythm of walking, the simplicity of living with basic creature comforts, the lovely people we met, the beauty of the joyous Easter eve service in Sto Domingo. I am not sure that I will be able to complete my pilgrimage although I long to, because of family obligations, and each year that I cannot I know that I am older (I am already retired).
Maribel Roncal of Cizur Menor, when my friend asked how she could thank her for attending to her raw blisters, replied "say a prayer for me when you get to Santiago, or if you are not a believer have a glass of wine and drink my health". So if you get to the end of your pilgrimage, please say a prayer or raise a glass to those who could not finish or who still live in hope that one day we may.
Maribel Roncal of Cizur Menor, when my friend asked how she could thank her for attending to her raw blisters, replied "say a prayer for me when you get to Santiago, or if you are not a believer have a glass of wine and drink my health". So if you get to the end of your pilgrimage, please say a prayer or raise a glass to those who could not finish or who still live in hope that one day we may.